Does getting lost in the mountains with just you and your bike sound like an adventure you desperately crave? Then it’s best you start packing that never-ending list of gadgets. A GPS tracker, cellphone, camera and night light are just some of the items you’ll need – that’s only if you don’t own Land Rover’s Explore Outdoor Phone!

This all-in-one phone comes with mind-blowing features that include consolidating all your gadgets into one device, being waterproof and having a long-lasting battery life. The device is made to empower explorers in the outdoors, and thanks to a special deal reducing the price, every cyclist can now experience the benefits of the Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone.

Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) firefighter, Norman McFarlane, used the Land Rover Explore phone during a night training hike earlier this year. The VWS has been combating dangerous wildfires in the Cape for 20 years, so having the right equipment is essential for the team. McFarlane found the features to be of great assistance on the hike. “Using ViewRanger feature on the Land Rover Explore Phone, with its excellent full GPS capability when using the Adventure Pack, allowed me to download hi-res satellite images before the [training] hike.”

“I plotted the entire route beforehand, and the hi-res satellite images allowed the crew to navigate safely through very steep, sometimes confusing terrain.” He says that the ViewRanger with its Augmented Reality Skyline feature kept them away from a dangerous section at the top of the slope, by suggesting a safer line.”

Explore More With Land Rover

The Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone has been created for those who love the outdoors. It’s perfect for cycling, running and off-road adventures.

Key Specifications

• Powerful battery (4000mAh) plus add-on battery packs
• IP68 splash, water and dust resistance
• Drop-proof to 1.8 metres with factory fitted screen protector
• Off-road topographical mapping options from ViewRanger with Augmented Reality Skyline feature
• Customisable Outdoor Dashboard to access to the most important weather information, sensor data, and on-device tools for your activity: for example, weather, wind, tides, compass, SOS light, etc.
• Android™ ‘Nougat’, with scheduled upgrade to ‘Oreo’
• 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, expandable via microSD™
• Deca-core 2.6GHz 64-bit MTK Helio X27 chipset
• 16 MP Rear camera, 8MP front camera, 4 x digital zoom
• Bright 5-inch FHD display, Corning ® Gorilla® Glass 5 protected, optimised for outdoor use
  o Touchscreen can be controlled with gloves on or with wet fingers
  o Night red filter mode reduces screen glare, preserving natural vision in low light and at night
• LTE Cat 6
• Curated apps and content catalogue relevant to outdoor pursuits

Adventure Pack Specification

• 3600mAh additional battery
• 25 x 25mm Ceramic Patch GPS antenna
• TPU Protective case
• Stainless steel carabiner with canvas strap
• IP68 and 1.8 metre drop tested

Bike Pack Specification

• Bike mount and case for both stem and handlebar
• Tilt to adjust viewing angle or change device orientation

The price of the Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone has been reduced from R849pm to R499pm at Vodacom.

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